Dr. Richard VanVoorhis
Professor
Psychological Sciences & Counseling
Beeghly Hall 3202
phone: (330) 941-3266
Bio
Richard VanVoorhis is a Professor for the Youngstown State University School Psychology Program. He also serves as the Program Director and Internship Coordinator. Prior to his position at YSU, Dr. VanVoorhis was employed as a school psychologist for several years. His research interests include role and function of the school psychologist, job satisfaction of school psychologists, school psychology training/curriculum, parent consultation, and low-incidence disabilities.
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Education
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2023
EDD, School Psychology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Dissertation/Thesis Title — "Job Satisfaction of School Psychologists: A Meta-Analysis"
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1992
MA, School Psychology
The Ohio State University
Dissertation/Thesis Title — "A study examining locus of control, career factors, and their relationship among participants in the 1991 Martin W. Essex School for the Gifted"
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1990
BA, Psychology
Ohio University
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Awards and Honors
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2023
Youngstown State University
Youngstown State University, Research Professorship
YSU Research Professorship Award, 23-24 academic year. Supporting high school females with autism: International Perspectives
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2022
Youngstown State University
Youngstown State University, Distinguished Professor in Teaching Award
Youngstown State University, Distinguished Professor in Teaching Award
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2022
YSU Graduate College
YSU Diversity in Scholarship (note: served as students' research advisor)
Research advisor for three school psychology YSU Diversity in Scholarship Award winners (Brozovich, M. (2019), Johnston, K. (2021), and Hollowell, A. (2022).
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2019
Youngstown State University
Youngstown State University, Distinguished Professor in Service Award
Youngstown State University, Distinguished Professor in Service Award
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2012
Youngstown State University
Youngstown State University, Distinguished Professor in Service Award
Youngstown State University, Distinguished Professor in Service Award
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2012
Ohio Magazine
2012, Ohio Magazine, Excellence in Education Honoree
2012, Ohio Magazine, Excellence in Education Honoree
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2004
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Outstanding Student Research Award
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Administrative Assignments
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2011 - present
Director
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Intellectual Contributions
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2025
"Strategies for enhancing resilience in families with a child diagnosed with a low-incidence sensory disability: A parent guide"
R. VanVoorhis, K. Miller, S. Miller, M. Galentine, M. Fisher
The Family Resilience Project of Youngstown State University -
2023
"Serving Families of Students with Intense Learning Needs: A Practitioner's Guide for School Psychologists and other School-Based Related-Services Providers"
R. VanVoorhis, K. Miller, S. Miller
Youngstown State University -
2023
"Effectiveness of a brief psychoeducational workshop to enhance well-being among parents of children with disabilities."
R. VanVoorhis, K. Miller, S. Miller
Journal of Child and Family Studies (Springer), volume 32, issue na, p. 12
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2022
"The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on school psychology internship outcomes"
J. Morrison, E. Bernstein, L. Joseph, K. Mezher, J. Reynolds, R. VanVoorhis
Psychology in the Schools, volume 60, issue 4, p. 17
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2023
"The challenge of appropriate challenging: Self-determination needs for students with autism"
P. Wasko, R. VanVoorhis
The Ohio School Psychologist, volume 67, issue 2, p. 4
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"Provision of inclusive education and the role of school psychologists across national boundaries: Existing facilitators and barriers and possible ways forward"
A. Honess, I. Nasta-Gormon, R. VanVoorhis, R. Fayette, H. Williams
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2022
"Promoting equal access to mental health services in rural Ohio: Perspectives through a social consciousness lens"
R. VanVoorhis, K. Miller, S. Miller
The Ohio Psychologist, 69, 22-26, volume 69, issue na, p. 5
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2022
"Using vocational assessments to promote social justice for underserved families."
R. VanVoorhis, K. Miller, S. Miller
International Family Therapy Association World Congress -
2022
"Balancing job satisfaction needs with workplace expectations: Implications for school psychology training"
R. VanVoorhis, K. Miller, S. Miller
School Psychology Training and Pedagogy, volume 39, issue 1, p. 13
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2022
"A School-centered model for promoting family development and wellness in impoverished communities"
S. Miller, M. Cripe, K. Miller, R. VanVoorhis
International Family Therapy Association World Congress -
2022
"Promoting resilience in families with a child diagnosed with a low-incidence disability"
R. VanVoorhis, S. Miller, K. Miller
International Family Therapy Association World Congress -
2022
"A school-based assessment model to promote cultural competence and student well-being."
K. Miller, S. Miller, R. VanVoorhis
International Family Therapy Association World Congress -
2021
"Autism spectrum disorder in females: Inter-Professional diagnostic, classification, and practical considerations"
A. Hollowell, R. VanVoorhis
The Ohio Psychologist, volume 68, issue na, p. 4
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2020
"Across the Pond: UK/USA Program Collaboration"
R. VanVoorhis, K. Woods, C. Bond
ISPA World Go Round, volume 48, issue 4, p. 6
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2020
"School psychology: Our cup of tea"
R. VanVoorhis, K. Johnston, C. Keaton, J. Pilla, G. DeToro
The Ohio School Psychologist, volume 65, issue 2, p. 7
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2019
"Creating a common language for school psychologists and intervention specialists"
E. Tedrick, W. Coldsnow, R. VanVoorhis
The Ohio School Psychologist, volume 64, issue 2, p. 3
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2019
"Highlights of the Martin Essex School from a Graduate Student’s perspective; Dr. Richard VanVoorhis remembers"
R. VanVoorhis
Research Gate: In Stephens, T.M., The Martin W. Essex School for the Gifted, 1976-2010, p. 4 -
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"2020 National standards and beyond: Ohio school psychology leading the way"
R. VanVoorhis, K. Bowlen, R. Kubick
The Ohio School Psychologist, volume 64, issue 1, p. 5
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"YSU, NASP Accreditation Application"
R. VanVoorhis
NASP Accreditation Review -
"Ohio Department of Education, Program Accreditation, Approval Application"
R. VanVoorhis
Ohio Department of Education -
2015
"Enhancing critical consciousness through a cross-cultural immersion experience in South Africa"
K. Choi, R. VanVoorhis, A. Ellenwood
Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, volume 43, issue 3, p. 18
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2015
"Impact of Stepping Stones Triple P on parents with a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder: Implications for school psychologists"
R. VanVoorhis, K. Miller, S. Miller, J. Stull
School Psychology Forum, volume 9, issue 2, p. 22
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2012
"Using values-based approaches in employment counseling and assessment: Professional and related occupations"
R. VanVoorhis, J. Protivnak
Journal of Employment Counseling, volume 49, issue 4, p. 160-171
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2011
"Youngstown State University school psychology program response document."
R. VanVoorhis, A. Ellenwood, K. Miller
Ohio Board of Regents -
2011
"Training for parents of children with disabilities: The Triple P approach. [Journal article]"
R. VanVoorhis, G. Putt, K. Miller
The Ohio Psychologist, volume 58, p. 16-19
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2010
"Youngstown State University school psychology program full proposal"
R. VanVoorhis, A. Ellenwood, K. Miller
Ohio Inter-University Council of School Psychologists
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Professional Service
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2023 - 2023
Other
2023, Ohio School Psychology Internship Conference, Lead Coordinator -
2022 - present
Editor, Associate Editor
2022-Present: Associate Editor: School Psychology Training and Pedagogy (SPTP) -
2021 - 2022
Other
Co-Organized and Led: Virtual School Psychology Conference with University of Manchester and YSU -
2021 - present
Committee Member
2021-Present: Founding Committee Member, Future School Psychologists of Ohio (NE Ohio Chapter) -
2020 - present
Committee Member
2020-Present: Founding Committee Member, North-Eastern Ohio School Psychology Association -
2020 - present
Editorial Review Board Member
School Psychology Training and Pedagogy (SPTP): Reviewer (2020-Present) -
2020 - present
Other
2020-Present: Poster Session and Virtual Conference Coordinator for four Ohio School Psychologist Association (OSPA) Conferences -
2019 - 2020
Other
2019-2020: Developed and Led YSU/University of Manchester School Psychology Partnership and Study Abroad Opportunity -
2019 - 2020
Other
2019-2020: Co-Organized and Led International Student Conference with University of Manchester -
2018 - 2019
Committee Member
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP): 2020 Standards Sub-Committee -
2018 - 2020
Committee Chair
2018-2020: Co-Organized three Summer Conferences on the YSU Campus for Parents and Educators -
2018 - present
Other
2018-Present: IUC Liaison to Ohio Supervisors of School Psychologists -
2014 - present
Committee Member
2014-Present: Member, State-Wide Task Force to Explore Statewide Shortage of School Psychologists -
2013 - present
Editorial Review Board Member
Journal of Employment Counseling (JEC): Reviewer (2013-Present) -
2013 - present
Editorial Review Board Member
The Ohio Psychologist (OP): Reviewer: (2013-Present -
2013 - present
Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer
2013-Present, NASP Program Approval Board, Reviewer -
2013 - 2016
Editorial Review Board Member
School Psychology Forum: Reviewer (2013-2016) -
2011 - present
Committee Member
2011-Present: Member, Inter-University Council of Ohio School Psychology Trainers (YSU Program Representative at Every Meeting) -
2011 - present
Other
2011, 2014: 2017, 2020: Ohio School Psychology Internship Conference, Co-coordinator -
2009 - 2013
Other
2009-2013: Organized Several Summer Institutes on the YSU Campus Related to Serving Students with Disabilities
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Public Service
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2018 - present
Other
2018-Present: Director: Stephens Hand-Up Scholarship Program for High School Students. -
2012 - present
Other
2012-Present: Provided Various School-Psychological Services to Children and Families in NE Ohio
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